Property

What happens after my fixed rate mortgage ends? Explore your options for end of fixed terms, including re-fixing, refinancing, unlocking your loanScore and more

One of the major hurdles to buying property in Australia for first home buyers is the cost of stamp duty, which, depending on where you’re buying, often seems almost as much as the amount you’ll need to save for the deposit.

Borrower requirements are diverse, so a feature that provides flexibility and choice for one mortgage holder may be an unnecessary cost to another.

Shared equity schemes can help first buyers get into their own homes sooner. But what are they, and how do they work?